Read more

Teaching Vacancies; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

CPD package aligned to needs

Employee Assistance Programme (GP 24/7

Family Friendly Policies

Staff Voice Committee

Lifestyle benefits and discounts

Job summary

The Westminster School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support students with special educational needs and contribute to a dynamic, supportive learning environment. This role requires alignment with the school’s values and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 LSA qualification and can expect to work as part of a collaborative staff team focused on helping pupils reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to work as part of an innovative, dynamic and supportive team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in a school setting.
• Contribute to an environment that helps students achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver appropriate learning activities.
• Uphold the school’s values, ethos and aims.

Skills

SEN support

Team player

High expectations

School values alignment

Education

Level 2 LSA qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team at The Westminster School.

The successful candidate will be:

A Learning Support Assistant who:

• Is an excellent role model and has excellent skills in supporting students with special educational needs
• Has high expectations and aspirations for all our students, supporting them to achieve their full potential
• Can work as part of an innovative, dynamic and supportive team
• Will fully support the school's values, ethos and aims
• Is a Level 2 qualified learning support assistant

What the school offers its staff

Staff benefits include:

• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
• First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
• Family Friendly Policies
• Staff Voice Committee
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes

Further details about the role

Our school caters for 305 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities. The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.

The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interview Date: Friday 2 October 2026 (the interview process may last for most of the day)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all roles within the school.